Tag: Stablecoin

Circle announces €300M circulation of MiCA-compliant EURC stablecoin

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Key Takeaways Circle reports €300M in EURC circulation as demand for trusted euro stablecoins grows. Circle positions EURC as a MiCA-compliant, fully reserved euro stablecoin for real-time payments and global use. Share this article Circle’s EURC stablecoin has reached €300 million in circulation, the company announced today via its official X account. The milestone reflects growing demand for MiCA-compliant, fully reserved euro stablecoins that can be used globally. Circle highlighted the role of stablecoins in the digital economy, stating: “From real-time settlement to global commerce, stablecoins are becoming a core…

South Korea’s BC Card Completes Stablecoin Payments Pilot for Foreigners

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South Korean payments processor BC Card has completed a pilot project that enabled foreign users to pay local merchants using stablecoins. BC Card’s pilot project was announced Tuesday and was conducted with blockchain company Wavebridge, wallet provider Aaron group and cross-border remittance provider Global Money Express. The companies had foreign users convert their stablecoins held in overseas wallets, which were partnered with BC Card, into digital prepaid cards. The company said this pilot was not a short-term project, but part of preparations to implement a stablecoin payment structure. The change…

US Lawmakers Propose Stablecoin Tax Break, Staking Reward Deferral

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US lawmakers have introduced a discussion draft that would ease the tax burden on everyday crypto users by exempting small stablecoin transactions from capital gains taxes and offering a new deferral option for staking and mining rewards. The proposal, introduced by Representatives Max Miller of Ohio and Steven Horsford of Nevada, seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code to reflect the growing use of digital assets in payments. The draft is set “to eliminate low-value gain recognition arising from routine consumer payment use of regulated payment stablecoins,” per the draft.…

House lawmakers draft plan to ease taxes on small stablecoin transactions

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Key Takeaways Lawmakers propose exempting capital gains taxes on stablecoin transactions under $200. The draft framework would defer taxes on staking and mining rewards for up to five years. Share this article A bipartisan draft from two House members seeks to overhaul key aspects of crypto taxation by introducing a safe harbor for small stablecoin transactions and offering a compromise approach to taxing rewards from blockchain validation activities, according to Bloomberg. The framework, developed by Representatives Max Miller and Steven Horsford, proposes exempting regulated, dollar-pegged stablecoin transactions below $200 from…

FDIC’s GENIUS Act Stablecoin Plan Leads a Week of Crypto Business Moves

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Washington is inching closer to putting bank-issued stablecoins on a clearer regulatory track. This week, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), the US agency that oversees bank safety and insures deposits, laid out a proposed framework for how insured banks, via subsidiaries, could seek approval to issue payment stablecoins under the GENIUS Act, a move that could reshape who gets to mint digital dollars and under what rules. That same push toward institutionalization is also evident elsewhere in the crypto business landscape. Despite Bitcoin’s (BTC) lackluster performance, corporate treasuries are…

Malaysia’s Royal Stablecoin and Asia’s Shift to Tokenized Money

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Key takeaways RMJDT is a ringgit stablecoin pitched for payments and cross-border trade. Its treasury and validator setup is designed to make onchain settlement function like reliable infrastructure. Across Asia, stablecoins are being brought under licensing and reserve and redemption rules. Tokenized assets are increasing demand for tokenized settlement in local currencies, not just USD. RMJDT is being pitched as a ringgit-pegged token tied to Johor’s Crown Prince. It was launched by his company, Bullish Aim, and issued on Zetrix, a network connected to Malaysia’s national blockchain infrastructure. The token…

Brazilian Stock Exchange to Launch Tokenization Platform and Stablecoin

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Brazilian stock exchange B3 announced a move deepening its ties to digital assets through the launch of a tokenization platform and stablecoin for settlements, starting in 2026. In a Tuesday notice to investors, B3’s vice president of products and clients, Luiz Masagão, said the exchange plans to launch a tokenization platform for traditional assets, starting with stock market offerings. He added that B3 would also issue its own stablecoin as “a tool to enable trading in tokens.” “The great value of having this tokenization platform connected to the traditional ecosystem…

Intuit to Use Circle’s Stablecoin for Financial Platforms

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Intuit, the company behind TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks and Mailchimp, announced a “multi-year, strategic partnership” with stablecoin issuer Circle involving its stablecoin infrastructure and USDC (USDC). In a Thursday notice, Intuit said the agreement with Circle would allow “faster, lower-cost” payments through their platforms, which focus on business transactions, tax refunds and marketing. According to Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire, the deal will “extend the speed, power and efficiency of USDC for everyday financial transactions.” Source: Circle USDC is the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, trailing Tether’s USDt (USDT) by more…

Brazil’s main stock exchange plans to roll out tokenization platform and stablecoin in 2026

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Key Takeaways Brazil’s main stock exchange B3 will launch a tokenization platform and stablecoin in 2026. The move signals B3’s strategic expansion into blockchain-based digital asset infrastructure. Share this article Brazil’s main stock exchange B3 plans to roll out a stablecoin and a tokenized depository next year, said Luiz Masagão, VP of Products and Clients, at B3 Day 2025. B3 will use its stablecoin and depository as pillars of a unified tokenized asset strategy. The platform will integrate with traditional systems so transactions can move across both environments. “The great…

How YouTube’s Stablecoin Payouts Change How Creators Get Paid

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Key takeaways YouTube isn’t changing how creators earn — only how they get paid. The stablecoin payout runs through PayPal’s existing payout infrastructure, with PayPal converting dollars into PYUSD. The feature positions PYUSD as a digital dollar for settlement and fund transfers. Creators may gain faster access and alternative treasury options, but they must also consider fees and the complexity of tax reporting. In mid-December 2025, YouTube added a new option to its monetization toolkit: Eligible US creators can now choose to receive payouts in PayPal’s US dollar stablecoin, PayPal…